Overwintering guide
How to overwinter gold plate yarrow
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills gold plate yarrow in winter
Cutting gold plate yarrow hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More gold plate yarrow care
Overwintering gold plate yarrow — FAQ
Does gold plate yarrow need to come indoors for winter?
Gold Plate yarrow is hardy to roughly USDA zone 3 — winter lows around -40°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Gold Plate yarrow is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move gold plate yarrow for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water gold plate yarrow in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills gold plate yarrow over winter?
Cutting gold plate yarrow hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.